I like making things and giving them away and my DH does not mind even though some might be expensive But its hard when you have no one to give to. Its ashame the guild I belong to is so corrupt when it could be alot of fun, the leaders that be, underhanded, instill fear into every one that comes in so no one talks or associates with each other for fear of being chewed out behind closed doors or in meetings.

I'm with you I like the pretty box for gift giving. I used them this year, had bought them on sale through out the year.
all of the daughters loved them. I try something different each year.
but doing it all year helps take the stress off end of year buying.